Himachal Pradesh forms expert panel for medical Centres of Excellence

The Himachal Pradesh government has established a seven-member expert committee to identify and recommend the creation of specialised Centres of Excellence within state-run medical institutions. The initiative aims to enhance advanced patient care, specialised medical expertise, and research capabilities across the state.

Led by Dr D. K. Verma, Vice Chancellor of Atal Medical Research University, Mandi, the panel is tasked with selecting between two and four specialised departments at each institution for development. These centres will focus on providing multidisciplinary treatment for complex, rare, and critical diseases. The scope of the project includes institutions such as AIIMS Chamiana and various regional government medical colleges.

The committee is also responsible for assessing necessary infrastructure, advanced medical technology, equipment, and clinical manpower, as well as determining the financial implications of the project. A detailed proposal is expected to be submitted within two weeks.